Edmond Oklahoma’s Book-Smart Students
November 26, 2008
Anyone looking to relocate to a great community with awesome schools can count on Edmond , Oklahoma . Students in Edmond are smart and love to read. The principal of Deer Creek Elementary recently had to pay-up on a challenge she offered her students. Mrs. Straughn challenged her students to read 6,000 books. She called the challenge “Cruise into a Good Book.”
The students of Deer Creek Elementary not only read 6,000 books, they went far and above that mark reading over 12,500 books. So, to pay-up on the challenge, Mrs. Straughn had to pack for a cruise in 1 minute, scuba dive in a kiddy pool and dance with a ship captain.
The challenge lasted for three weeks. The first week the students blew teachers away by reading over 4,500 books. The second week students read over 3,700 books, and over 4,200 in the last week.
Mrs. Straughn actually went scuba diving in a kiddy pool that was set up in the school’s gym. From the looks of it, the kids really got into the challenge. This is Mrs. Straughn’s fourth consecutive year winning the state’s Reading Challenge contest. Deer Creek student’s even donated six suitcases filled to the top with books to a local women’s shelter.
The goal of the Reading Challenge in to instill the love of reading in children at a young age. After thirteen years of the challenge, it still shows today in Edmond ’s students.
Moving? Find a Job in Edmond
November 20, 2008
Many people around the country will be looking to relocate to a different city and seeking a different lifestyle. If you are in that category, let me introduce you to Edmond , Oklahoma . It is a great city to work, live and play. Edmond has a strong economy, top schools, it’s close to Oklahoma City , and the City has several job openings. Working for the City of Edmond also has great benefits.
Edmond’s Job Openings:
Clerical -
Parks & Recreation
Utility Customer Services
Emergency Services -
Police
Dispatch
Maintenance -
Water Plant
Electric
Meter Services
Downtown Community Center
Facility Maintenance
Field Services
Professional & Technical -
Urban Forestry
Parks and Recreation
Solid Waste
Public Works Administration
Engineering
Seasonal -
Kickingbird Golf Club (several openings)
Benefits Include:
· Health Insurance – PPO plan
· Life Insurance
· Wellness Program
· Overtime Pay
· Holiday Pay
· Personal Leave Accruals
· Sick Leave
· Pension and Supplementary Pension Plans
· Longevity Bonus
· Regular Salary Reviews
· Tuition Reimbursement
· Employee Development and Training Programs
· Section 125 Cafeteria Plan
· Direct Deposit Pay
For anyone interested in any of the listed job opportunities, you can pick up an Application at the Edmond Human Resources Office at 100 E. First, Room 106. You can also download the Application online by visiting Edmond ’s Employment Opportunities (will be link), then just mail it to: City of Edmond Human Resources , PO Box 2970 , Edmond , OK 73083 .
I hope this information will help you land a job in Edmond when you’re ready to buy a home here.
In a recent citizen satisfactory survey, 85% of Oklahoma City residents agree the city is moving in the right direction and is a great place to work, live and raise a family. Residents agree the city is above national standards when it comes to city services. So, of course, I have to pass this along to let everyone know there is another good reason to buy a home in Oklahoma City.
The quality of the city’s customer service was ranked 24% above the national average. City services were ranked 18% above national average and almost all Oklahoma City residents are satisfied with the quality of utilities, fire, police, ambulance, parks and recreation programs and facilities.
The city’s streets were ranked the highest priority for three years in a row. Public transit was ranked the highest priority for two years in a row. Also, most residents agree to pay an extra $4 a month on their water bill to help make ambulance service more affordable and avoid out of pocket expenses.
This is only the third year the ETC has conducted the citizen satisfaction survey, which is done in June and July. The surveys response rate was only 40%, so hopefully, we can get the word out and have more Oklahoma City residents participate next year.
If you are looking for a good reason to buy a home in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma real estate or need a good reason to stay, here you have it.
Oklahoma City real estate
The full survey results can be found at www.okc.gov
Helping Edmond ’s Hometown Heroes
November 6, 2008
A new non-profit organization in Edmond , Oklahoma has been formed to help local service men and women. Recently, a longtime Edmond resident and Marine was able to take advantage of donations from the organization.
The Edmond Sun wrote a two-part series about the Marine, who served in Iraq and now has no money to buy food. The Marine is currently a student at the University of Central Oklahoma . After seeing this Marine’s story, Tom Guild, another Edmond resident, wanted to start an organization to help fund service members who fought for our country.
The very first committee meeting has already been held. The committee decided that the funds will be used for Edmond ’s veterans who are college students. There will be another committee meeting Sunday from 2-3 p.m. on 1701 S. Broadway at Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant. New members are always welcome.
For anyone who would like to donate to the organization, donations can be made to Hometown Heroes with account #4371. Mail donations to Bank of Oklahoma, 1400 South Santa Fe, Edmond , OK 73013 .
Edmond is easily one of the best small town in America , and local residents just keeping making it better.
